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This work confounds and teaches all in the same moment. Netsky's volume is firmly grounded in a classic poetic language and yet with a language reaching out into a visionary future.
Poetry. "I call this collection NEWS OF THE DAY to indicate two things. First, some of these pieces were written for specific events; momentary poetic statements of the events of the day. 'The Social,' written as a comment on the legacy of the left in the early days of Clinton's presidency, was one of these pieces, as was '28 Years' written after an invitation by Terry Hertzler to read at a Veteran's Day poetry reading. Second, some pieces were written with specific events in mind like 'Voice,' written as a statement about Reagan's dirty war in Nicaragua. Certainly the piece written on hearing of the passing of Allen Ginsberg, that is the dedication piece, is one of these. And 'Impeachment,'...
An indispensable tool for any poet interested in publishing work, this guide contains more than 1,800 market listings, advice from successful poets, and how-to articles.
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Poetry. Fiction. Art. Subtitled "America's Working Poor in Stories, Poems, and Photos." Contributors to this volume come from all over the U.S., bringing to their writing diverse experiences involving community work or lived experience with social challenge. In her "Recipe for Wanda Coleman" contributor Coleman writes: "Take 18 years in the racist Los Angeles School System during the 50's-60's, add a thatch of hair that always goes back to Africa and a body that bursts all seams, stir in a tablespoon of allergic dermatitis, a pinch of honesty, a cup of chopped integrity and a half pint of Edgar Allen Poe." Contributors include Paul Allen, Mary E. Weems, Larry Smith, A.D. Winans, Victoria Rivas, and more.
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